Tuesday, November 26, 2013

It's called India House. The decor is irresistible, isn't it? And yes, you can sit on the floor on a pile of cushions to eat. (Shoe removal mandatory!) They offer a delicious, fresh, flavorful buffet. The owner is a big happy genie of a man who presides over the entrance and the buffet and the Chef is almost equally as happy after his substantial kitchen labors.

It's extremely affordable. And I just have to say, if someone put a gun to my head, I could not succeed in putting together this dizzy delicious assemblage of colors.

But it makes me extremely cheerful that someone else did!

There is a small shop at the back where you can buy many of the things you see in these pictures.

(Note to self: Remember to go back!!!!!!)

Meanwhile, for those who have plans, I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful and possibly restful. For the rest of you, there is plenty to be thankful for, so have a big lovely dinner anyway whoever and wherever you are! And hug your loved ones tight!

Sunday, November 17, 2013

This is the hip-ironic-jokey retail storefront for Dave Eggers' community "non-profit writing and tutoring center" also known as 826LA.....aka......Echo Park Time Travel Mart. For youngsters from the neighborhood.

This little stretch of Sunset Blvd. will help deepen your understanding of the neighborhood's

mashup of culture

and even, it's DNA. Have I mentioned that luminaries from Jackson Pollock to Art Pepper, Marilyn Horne to Frank Zappa have variously made their homes here?

So yes, sometimes it's o.k. to think that hipster Angelenos are just a bunch of transplanted NY'ers looking for better weather and cheaper rent. And a Brite Spot (apparently they have GREAT PIE!) from which to put the finishing touches on their art conceptualizations or groundbreaking screenplays.

But you would be equally within your rights to imagine that some Angelenos are actually FROM HERE. And have been here for a very very long time.

No wait, but I did say "Mashup". Here in Echo Park, do not be surprised to find Vietnamese restaurants.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

These photos of an interior designed by Dimore Studio in Milan are so gorgeous.

The light is so velvety and captures these beautiful tones so perfectly.

It reflects the perfect restraint and softness of the decor. I'm so jealous and inspired by the way Ivan Terestchenko photographed the light in this room that I ran out last week and bought some new filters for my camera!

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